The Highland Fire grew overnight to 2,200 acres and was zero-percent contained as of Tuesday morning.
A 14-acre vegetation fire ignited in a small Southern California town on Monday afternoon and has since grown to over 2,200 acres.
About 4,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate, while some others are under an evacuation warning.Dry brush ignited on Monday afternoon, causing a fire that was initially just 14 acres and was classified as spreading at a"moderate rate," according to the Riverside County Fire Department. In the evening, it was reclassified as a"critical rate" spread and had grown to over 1,200 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The flare-up, dubbed the Highland Fire, destroyed three structures and damaged six others. The fire department has yet to identify what kind of structures they are.By Tuesday morning, the fire expanded to 2,200 acres. More than 300 firefighters have been assigned to respond to the uncontained blaze. A care center is open at a
An additional 500 homes have been put on evacuation warning, which is not a mandate but asks residents to consider clearing the area. The fire department released aThe National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert to surrounding neighborhoods due to the windblown dust and smoke of the wildfire.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Southern California On Fire Alert With Arrival Of The Santa Ana WindsBefore joining LAist in 2023, I covered L.A. politics, the environment, immigration, and South Dakota's 2023 legislative session for the Associated Press.
Read more »
Season's strongest Santa Ana event will elevate fire risk in Southern California through MondayStrong winds expected in parts of Southern California through Monday night could cause damage and increase the risk for wildfires, as the season&8217;s strongest Santa Ana event to date will impact millions in the region, warn AccuWeather meteorologists. Santa Ana winds, which occur when warm air blows and picks up speed as they travel from...
Read more »
Minor damage so far reported from Sunday’s high winds in Southern CaliforniaThe winds were expected to continue to blow hard through Monday night.
Read more »
U.K. Jewelry Company Graff Debuts First Southern California StoreThe British jeweler is opening in South Coast Plaza where its neighbors are Harry Winston, Prada and other luxury stores.
Read more »
Saving Southern California’s Giant Sunflower Star FishJulia Paskin is a producer for the LAist and KPCC newsroom.
Read more »
Radio: Remembering Southern California legend Dusty StreetRichard Wagoner writes the radio column each week.
Read more »